HB2947

Oklahoma HB2947 expands Medicaid services to include behavioral health clinical interns under supervision.

Oklahoma HB2947 defines "behavioral health clinical intern" as a graduate student in accredited programs. The bill directs the Medicaid Plan administrator to add a provider code for master's and doctoral level behavioral health clinical interns. These interns can provide services within their scope of practice under supervision by a licensed behavioral health provider. The bill also mandates that interns comply with all administrative requirements and specifies an effective date.